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V260 ROR

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,388 mi
Last recorded156,388 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 156,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 133,953 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 130,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 126,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 121,136 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 117,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 108,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,325 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 97,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel alignment visually incorrectly set.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 86,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 86,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V260 ROR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V260 ROR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V260 ROR registered?

V260 ROR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V260 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V260 ROR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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